Anyone please help.

I’ve been using AutoCAD for a while at my current job. However, this contract is almost over therefore I’m looking for other jobs. Almost every job that I see out there requires the knowledge of Solidworks. It looks like the solid background that I have in AutoCAD does not matter anymore.

I go everywhere to see if I can get a FREE trial of solidworks to install on my computer and learn the program on my own and be able to confront the job market, but I can never find a free copy or trial. Does anyone know a shortcut or any other way to get a cheaper copy of that software?

Please, know that any help will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance.